Explanation
Express intention or plan to do something; 'I think I will', 'I plan to', 'I intend to'.
Formation
Verb-volitional + と思う
Detailed explanation
The ようと思う grammar point is used to express the intention or plan to do something in the future. It can be translated as 'I think I will', 'I plan to', or 'I intend to' in English. The formation involves using the volitional form of the verb followed by と思う.
Examples
明日、映画を見ようと思います。
Ashita, eiga o miyou to omoimasu.
I think I will watch a movie tomorrow.
週末に友達と遊ぼうと思っています。
Shuumatsu ni tomodachi to asobou to omotteimasu.
I plan to hang out with friends on the weekend.
勉強をもっと頑張ろうと思う。
Benkyou o motto ganbarou to omou.
I intend to study harder.
来年は海外旅行に行こうと思っている。
Rainen wa kaigai ryokou ni ikou to omotteiru.
I plan to go on an overseas trip next year.
Practice
Grammar content sourced from hanabira.org.